Support Acquisitions and Serials Work

Just received the following email from LAS: ===== Library Association of Singapore

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LAS WSQ Training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work Posted: 09 Oct 2016 08:08 PM PDT LAS is pleased to organize another run of the LAS WSQ training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work.  This is the last WSQ course for this year 2016.  We will resume the courses again in 2017. Please keep a look out for posting of the new 2017 training schedule at http://www.las.org.sg/wp/training-development/for-support-staff/   ===== Here is the full details published on LAS web page: http://www.las.org.sg/wp/ LAS is pleased to organize another run of the LAS WSQ training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work. This is the last WSQ course for this year 2016.  We will resume the courses again in 2017. Please keep a look out for posting of the new 2017 training schedule at http://www.las.org.sg/wp/training-development/for-support-staff/   Details for the November 2016 module is as below: Training:  Dates: 8 and 9 Nov 2016 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue: Central Library Theatrette 2 (Level 4, CLB-04-05), National University of Singapore (Getting to NUS Central Library) Assessment:  Scheduled dates: 23 or 24 Nov 2016 Time: 1 hour per candidate on either one of the scheduled dates Venue: (NTU Libary Instructional Commons) or venues to be determined. Course Fees: $360 (Gross) REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=13312 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which together form the WSQ Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services.  Important Note: We will send an email update on the outcome of your application by 28 October 2016. The registration page will also display a message when the class is full. You will not be able to key in personal particulars when this happens On enrollment, you are deemed to have committed to both the training and proposed assessment dates. Participants who are not sponsored by their Employer will have to make payment for the course before the assessment. LAS reserves the right to not allow you to take the assessment on the event of outstanding course fees. Participants or institutions who wish to withdraw from an enrolled course must submit reason(s) in writing to las.tnd@gmail.com. Where notice of withdrawal is given before the start of the course, an administrative fee of $25 is payable to facilitate the withdrawal from the course. Please view full Terms & Conditions for LAS WSQ Level 2 courses. For more information on the module, please refer to the training page. Registration will close with maximum of 18 participants. Organized by: LAS Training & Development Committee =====

LAS WSQ Schedule 2015

The current training Schedule 2015 for LAS WSQ course leading to "Higher Certification in Library and Information Services" can be accessed via:

http://www.las.org.sg/wp/training-development/for-support-staff/

Over the past few years, LAS has participated in the development of Library and Information Industry competency standards as  part of the mapping of Singapore Creative Industries under the Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) initatives of the Workforce Development Authority (WDA).

LAS WSQ Level 2 Courses

LAS is the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) by WDA and offers the following five WSQ Level 2 Courses:

• Support General Reference and Information Enquiry
• Support Collection Maintenance
• Acquisitions and Serials Work
• Provide Loans and Membership Services
• Support Bibliographic Control

These courses will be useful for

• Individuals who have been working as support staff in library and information organisations but have yet to acquire formal library and information qualifications
• Individuals who are seeking qualification to enter library and information organisations as support staff

The above courses are trained by experienced professional Librarians from various library institutions in Singapore who have also completed the WDA approved Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), which is a pre-requisite for those who wish to develop, train and assess the programmes in the WSQ framework.

Candidates who are assessed as competent will receive a Statement of Attainment issued by WDA and LAS.

For candidates that have successfully completed all 5 programmes will be eligible to receive a WDA Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services (HCLIS).

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Current schedule: 2015

Past schedule:       2014 | 2013 | 2012


Terms & Conditions for our courses
 

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e-Certs for LAS WSQ Courses
Starting from 3 November 2014, electronic certificates (e-Certs) will be issued to trainees who have attended and attained competency in Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) training modules or have attained full WSQ qualifications. This will replace the current hardcopy certificate issuance process.

Details can be found here

Source of information:
www.las.org.sg

LAS WSQ Support Bibliographic Control Works (Jan 2015)

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – LAS WSQ Support Bibliographic Control Works (Jan 2015)

Here is what I received from LAS last Friday:

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LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the LAS WSQ training for Support Bibliographic Control Works.

Details below:

Training:
Dates: 6 – 8 Jan 2015
Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily
Venue: Training Room 2 (Level 5, Centre Wing) Nanyang Polytechnic Library (Getting to NYP Library)

Assessment:
Scheduled dates: 21 or 22 Jan 2015
Time: 1 hour 10 min per candidate on either one of the scheduled dates
Venue: (NTU Library Instructional Commons) or venues to be determined.
Course Fees: $495 (Gross)


REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=1442
This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which together form the WSQ Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services.

Important Note:
§ Upon successful registration for the training, you will receive a confirmation message & email.
§ The registration page will also display a message when the class is full. You will not be able to key in personal particulars when this happens.
§ The course fees are listed here.
§ On enrolment, you are deemed to have committed to both the training and proposed assessment dates.
§ Participants or institutions who wish to withdraw from an enrolled course must submit reason(s) in writing to las.tnd@gmail.com. Where notice of withdrawal is given before the start of the course, an administrative fee of $25 is payable to facilitate the withdrawal from the course.
§ Please view full Terms & Conditions for LAS WSQ Level 2 courses.

For more information on the module, please refer to the training page.
Registration will close with maximum of 17 participants.

Organized by:
LAS Training & Development Committee
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If you are attending the course, see you on the first day of Training!

Dexterine Ho Soo Miang

Support Collection Maintenance Works on 6 – 7 May 2014

Just received the following course announcement from Library Association of Singapore (LAS):

 

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Dear LAS members,

 

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support  Collection Maintenance Works  on 6 – 7 May 2014.

 

This 2 day course will be held at Theatrette 2, NUS Central Library  (map).

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=43

 

This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which together form the WSQ Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services.

 

Important Note:

§  Upon successful registration for the training, you will receive a confirmation message & email.

§  The registration page will also display a message when the class is full. You will not be able to key in personal particulars when this happens.

§  The course fees are listed here.

§  On enrolment, you are deemed to have committed to both the training and proposed assessment dates.

§  Participants or institutions who wish to withdraw from an enrolled course must submit reason(s) in writing to las.tnd@gmail.com. Where notice of withdrawal is given before the start of the course, an administrative fee of $25 is payable to facilitate the withdrawal from the course.

§  Please view full Terms & Conditions for LAS WSQ Level 2 courses.

 

For more information on the module, please refer to the training page.

Registration will close with maximum of 17 registrants.

 

Organized by:

LAS Training & Development Committee

 

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Support Bibliographic Control Works on 11 - 13 Mar 2014

Here is the announcement I received from LAS lately:

 

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Dear LAS members,

LAS is pleased to organize the fourth run of the LAS WSQ Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works on 11 - 13 Mar 2014. 

 

This 3 day course will be held at Library Training Room, Level 9, Temasek Polytechnic Library. (Getting to TP).

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. 

 

Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=41

 

This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which together form the WSQ Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services.

 

Important Note:

 

§  Upon successful registration for the training, you will receive a confirmation message & email.

 

§  The registration page will also display a message when the class is full. You will not be able to key in personal particulars when this happens. 

 

§  The course fees are listed in the course schedule here.

 

§  On enrollment, you are deemed to have committed to both the training and proposed assessment dates.

 

§  Participants or institutions who wish to withdraw from an enrolled course must submit reason(s) in writing to training@las.org.sg. Where notice of withdrawal is given before the start of the course, an administrative fee of $25 is payable to facilitate the withdrawal from the course.

 

§  Please view full Terms & Conditions for LAS WSQ Level 2 courses.

 

For more information on the module, please refer to the training page.

 

Organized by:

LAS Training & Development Committee

Email: training@las.org.sg

 

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Source of information:

Email from received on Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 12:25, lassec <lassec@las.org.sg>

Provide Loans and Membership Services on 7 – 8 Jan 2014

Just received this email alert from LAS over the week:

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LAS is pleased to organize another run of the LAS WSQ Level 2 training for

Provide Loans and Membership Services on 7 – 8 Jan 2014.


This 2 day course will be held at Training Room, Level 6, Central Library, National University of Singapore.  (getting to NUS Central Library).

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=39

This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which together form the WSQ Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services.
Important Note:

• Upon successful registration for the training, you will receive a confirmation message & email.
• The registration page will also display a message when the class is full. You will not be able to key in personal particulars when this happens.
• The course fees are listed in the course schedule here.
• On enrollment, you are deemed to have committed to both the training and proposed assessment dates.
• Participants or institutions who wish to withdraw from an enrolled course must submit reason(s) in writing to training@las.org.sg. Where notice of withdrawal is given before the start of the course, an administrative fee of $25 is payable to facilitate the withdrawal from the course.
• Please view full Terms & Conditions for LAS WSQ Level 2 courses.

For more information on the module, please refer to the training page.
Organized by:
LAS Training & Development Committee
Email: training@las.org.sg

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Source of information:
*Email received on 11 Dec, 2013 10:48 PM from lassec@las.org.sg 
*LAS WSQ Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services http://www.las.org.sg/wp/blog/2013/12/las-wsq-level-2-training-for-provide-loans-and-membership-services/

On assessment

I just completed one full day of assessment for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work, WSQ/LAS Level 2 Training, on 20 Feb 2013 at Singapore Polytechnic Library.

When I look at assessment and examination, I had the following thought:

"As LAS/WDA Level 2 modules are having open book assessment, this may require trainner and assessor to create assessments that simulate real-life situations so that participants can demonstrate learning through application.

With this broader perspective, LAS/WDA assessment can be formative or summative so that it could achieve the goal of work place training."



Dexterine Ho Soo Miang

LAS WSQ Provide Loans and Membership Services (Mar 2013)

Just received this email alert from LAS:

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WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on 12 – 13 Mar 2013.

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on 12 – 13 Mar 2013.

This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Level 3, Toa Payoh Public Library  (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

Register at: 

http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=27

This is one of the 5 competency based programmes ...
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Librarians and libraries have potential to make a difference

Today, I just read Mr Aaron Tay's blog, and I like his november's posting on 5 inspirational words of wisdom to librarians:

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Librarianship is a difficult road.

I find myself often torn between idealism and cynicism, caught between passion and frustration.

Talking to other librarians, I see the same in them.

Libraries really have so much potential to make a difference and yet it seems obstacles in our path often seem insurmountable.

Aaron Tay posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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If you like to the view the full text, here is it:

5 inspirational words of wisdom to librarians

http://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.sg/2011/11/5-inspirational-words-of-wisdom-to.html

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I find Aaron's words tell the feeling of some librarians like him.  I just like to add one word "Librarians" to the last sentence I quoted:

"Librarians and libraries have potential to make a difference and yet it seems obstacles in our path often seem insurmountable."

I was a librarian for over 2 decades, and now a Library Trainer for LAS/WSQ lever 2 courses and a lecturer for INNO HANDS-ON which run courses related to Library Display, Book Making and School Displays etc .  I see the roles of Librarians having the same potential like Aaron, yet I choose to travel a different path.

Indeed, the obstacles in our path maybe insurmountable, yet, if we impart our knowledge and skills, share our passions and visions, the part may be less insurmountable!

Doing the jobs of librarianship is tough!  Only librarians know, I believe!

Training others to do a good job, though is not insurmountable, it is a difficult task!

To me, when I took a new path and travelled the difficult route, The new experience and path can turn out to be joyful and fulfiling.

I guess it is a joy to find a new way to do similar things and the opportunities to meet new friends in the journey that make all the different!

In LAS/WSQ courses, there are many like minded who have the same passion and willing to work together.  Having so little resources, yet, we are able to generate a 5 Modules HCLIS (Higher Certificate in Library and Information Studies) and keep it going for over 3 years. For these few years, over 7-8 run for each modules were well received by participants. The course tailored to meet the needs of support staff also attracted a new group of participants who hold degrees or higher degree in other field.  This show that it is well received not just by participants, but chief librarian from many Singapore Libraries. 

Hence, I now find the journey is a present one with great learners to cheer our way!

Have a Happy 2013 and a Cheerful Chinese New Year!


Dexterine Ho Soo Miang

Support Acquisitions and Serials Work, WSQ/LAS Level 2 Training

Today, I received the following announcement:

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LAS (Library Association of Singapore) is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support  Acquisitions and Serials Work  on 5 - 6 Feb 2013.

This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Level 3, Toa Payoh Public Library.

(map<http://www.nlb.gov.sg/Corporate.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=PlLibraryLocations_1_1&PlLibraryLocations_1_1_actionOverride=%2FIBMS%2FplLibraryLocations%2FlibraryDetailsDisplay&PlLibraryLocations_1_1BranchCode=TPCL&_pageLabel=corporate_page_visitus_AllLibraries>).

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at:
http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=25

This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which
together form the WSQ  (HCLIS) Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services.

Important Note:

§  Upon successful registration for the training, you will receive a
confirmation message & email.

§  The registration page will also display a message when the class is
full. You will not be able to key in personal particulars when this happens.

§  The course fees are listed here.<http://www.las.org.sg/wp/training-development/for-support-staff/>

§  On enrolment, you are deemed to have committed to both the training
and proposed assessment dates.

§  Participants or institutions who wish to withdraw from an enrolled
course must submit reason(s) in writing to las.tnd@gmail.com. Where notice of withdrawal is given before the start of the course, an administrative
fee of $25 is payable to facilitate the withdrawal from the course.

§  Please view full Terms & Conditions for LAS WSQ Level 2
courses <http://www.las.org.sg/docs/LAS%20WSQ%20Level%202%20Courses%20Terms%20&%20Conditions_Oct2011.pdf>.

For more information on the module, please refer to the training
page <http://www.las.org.sg/wp/training-development/for-support-staff/>.

Registration will close with maximum of 17 registrants.
Organized by:

LAS Training & Development Committee

REGISTRATION OPENS- LAS WSQ Support General Reference and Enquiry Work (6-7 Nov 2012)

Just received the following announcement from Library Association of Singapore (LAS) via Facebook alerting service

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WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Information Enquiry Work on 6 & 7 November 2012

LAS is pleased to organize the next run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Information Enquiry Work on 6 & 7 November 2012.

This 2 day course will be held at NTU@OneNorth (map).

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=22

This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which together form the WSQ Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services.

Important Note:

• Upon successful registration for the training, you will receive a confirmation message & email.
• The registration page will also display a message when the class is full. You will not be able to key in personal particulars when this happens.
• The course fees are listed here.
• On enrolment, you are deemed to have committed to both the training and proposed assessment dates.
• Participants or institutions who wish to withdraw from an enrolled course must submit reason(s) in writing to training@las.org.sg. Where notice of withdrawal is given before the start of the course, an administrative fee of $25 is payable to facilitate the withdrawal from the course.
• Please view full Terms & Conditions for LAS WSQ Level 2 courses.

For more information on the module, please refer to the training page.

Registration will close with maximum of 17 registrants.

Organized by:

LAS Training & Development Committee

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REGISTRATION OPENS- LAS WSQ Support General Reference and Enquiry Work (5 - 6 Jun 2012)

Just received the following announcement from Library Association of Singapore (LAS)

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LAS is pleased to organize the sixth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Enquiry Work on 5 – 6 Jun 2012.

This 2 day course will be held at NTU@OneNorth (map).

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Register at: https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe/REGISTER_NTU.REGISTER?EVENT_ID=OA12050315084939

This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which together form the WSQ Higher Certificate in Library and Information Services.

Important Note:

• Upon successful registration for the training, you will receive a confirmation message & email.
• The registration page will also display a message when the class is full. You will not be able to key in personal particulars when this happens.
• The course fees are listed here.
• On enrolment, you are deemed to have committed to both the training and proposed assessment dates.
• Participants or institutions who wish to withdraw from an enrolled course must submit reason(s) in writing to training@las.org.sg. Where notice of withdrawal is given before the start of the course, an administrative fee of $25 is payable to facilitate the withdrawal from the course.
• Please view full Terms & Conditions for LAS WSQ Level 2 courses.

For more information on the module, please refer to the training page.

Registration will close with maximum of 17 registrants.

Organized by:

LAS Training & Development Committee

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REGISTRATION OPENS - LAS WSQ Provide Loans and Membership Services (May 2012)

Just received the following email announcement:

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LAS is pleased to organize the fourth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2
training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on 9 - 10 May 2012.

This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Toa Payoh Public
Library

(map<http://www.pl.sg/PL.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=PlLibraryLocations_1_2&PlLibraryLocations_1_2_actionOverride=%2FIBMS%2FplLibraryLocations%2FlibraryDetailsDisplay&PlLibraryLocations_1_2BranchCode=TPCL&_pageLabel=PlLibraryBranches>).

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

Register here
<https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe/REGISTER_NTU.REGISTER?EVENT_ID=OA12040417174738>.

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Source of information:
Email received on Tuesday, 10 April, 2012 10:48 PM from lassec@las.org.sg

Advanced Certification in Library & Information Services (ACLIS)

By now, many of our LAS WSQ Level 2 course participants had completed the 5 modules required and received the Higher Certification in Library & Information Services (HCLIS).  Most of them are interested to pursue the next level courses.

National Library Board Academy (NLBA) delivers WSQ Level 3 courses that help people in library services further their skills - and careers and the details can be found on NLBA web page at http://www.nlba.sg/library-professionals/view/aclis

The key areas are grouped into the following 8 units:

Competency Code	Competency Unit (CU)	Credit Value
CI-LI-336C-0	Administer Library Operations	2
CI-LI-341S-0	Support General Reference and Information Enquiries	2
CI-LI-346S-0	Support the Management of Promotion and Outreach Activities	3
CI-LI-340S-0	Support the Management of Bibliographic Control Work	3
CI-LI-344S-0	Support the Management of Circulation and Membership Services	3
CI-LI-343S-0	Support the Management of Acquisitions and Serials Work	3
SV-PP-301G-0	Coach Service Teams and Individuals	3
CI-LI-345S-0	Support the Management of Collection Maintenance Work	2

To understand the course structure and coverage of each unit, just visit
http://www.nlba.sg/library-professionals/view/aclis

Dexterine Ho Soo Miang